When you read the Bible, you discover what faith is and then it has an opportunity to grow. Then as you do something for the glory of God by faith, in the words of Billy Graham you start turning the world upside down because your heart is right side up.
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways submit to him, and he will make your paths straight. – Proverbs 3:5-6
The post “Remnant” explains that even during the judgment of Israel, God limited the power of other nations over them. They had been disobedient but He preserves a remnant because the ultimate plan was to bless Israel again so they could rise up to be the great nation it was intended to be.
It’s the same for each of us as individual. We all have days or even longer periods of time when things seem to destroy what we have worked so hard for. We feel as though bad things are happening and it’s not always our fault but because the world is a broken place.
We must constantly remember that it is in trusting God that we gain the wisdom to know how to handle these feelings and what to do next. We must continue to have faith in the Lord who has the power to do it, the strength to keep us going, the peace to help us remain calm, and the joy that pulls us toward our eternal destination.
Trusting in God’s plan for Us is an attribute of the Christian soul that is fed with good thoughts and affirmation from songs like “Who You Are To Me” by Chris Tomlin featuring Lady A. Who is God to you? Is He with you throughout your day? Is He in a piece of art, a sunset, in the eye of a child, or perhaps in a song!
For what reason does God limit the power of the foolish nation over Israel? For what reasons will God preserve a remnant of Israel? What is the basis of your hope of preservation? Why, do you think, does God emphasize the reason Moses cannot go into the Promised Land?
This day with God, let us take in His word found in Deuteronomy 32:26-52 which is the second part of a song written by Moses explaining that there are blessings when the people are obedient and praise the ONE true God but there are bad times when they worship idols and are disobedient.
Even during judgment of Israel, God limited the power of other nations over them. They had been disobedient but He preserves a remnant because the ultimate plan was to bless Israel again so they could rise up to be the great nation it was intended to be.
It’s the same for each of us. We all have days or even longer periods of time when we feel torn apart from God. We feel as though bad things are happening and it’s not always our fault but it’s because the world is a broken place.
The photo below was taken at Fort Phantom Hill located about 10 miles north of Abilene Texas. It was an active U. S. Army installation in the late 1800s but all that is still standing are the stone fire places and the stone jail house. Stone will last a lifetime and beyond. If we build our life with the solid principles of God’s Word, they are like rocks that will last this lifetime and beyond too!
Even in a broken world, we can always have hope because by accepting Jesus as Savior, we have the power inside that protects us from total destruction. We can grow again to flourish if we spend time with God reading His Word, if we set aside time for prayer, and are accountable to those around us.
After Moses spoke the words of the song to the people, God told him to go up to Mount Nebo to view the Promised Land. God emphasized that Moses would never set foot in the Land because he had broken faith with Him in the past. Then Moses died while up on the mountain.
In good times, we sometimes forget what got us there. It took some thought in how to follow God’s plan, hard work, and obedience. Trusting in the world is dangerous because we can be led to confusion, corruption, and failure.
For that reason, this song of Moses would be recited every seven years at the Festival of Tabernacles to refresh their minds in the Word of God and share with others so they would gain confidence and be encouraged to win the battles they faced. It would be a deterrent for the next generation so they would maintain their faith even under distress.
Today, this song is important to us as a reminder that it is in trusting God that we gain power, wisdom, strength, peace, and eternal joy. It is an attribute of the soul that is fed with good thoughts and affirmation from sermons and songs we hear in current times.
This day with You Lord, we hold on to the principles You teach in Your Word. We come to You for direction because in this broken world, we sometimes are misled. We make decisions based on bad information but we can trust in You. Things will fall into place because of grace. Because of our Savior, there is a change in behavior; following where You lead and doing good deeds; accepting the truth and teaching our youth; learning Your ways and giving praise. Amen.
Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is this: Love your neighbor as yourself. There is no commandment greater than these. – Mark 12:30-31
The post “Everlasting Love” is about the song written by Moses to remind the people of all the blessings they receive when they praise the ONE true God but are cursed when they worship idols. God’s everlasting love nurtures, extends a hand, and keeps us going in a positive direction.
Some ideas for responding to God’s love are to take in the lessons of His Word, share them with others, and worship with songs like Love Lifted Me by Alan Jackson. Our mood is always lifted to new heights by the positive affirmation God gives us through His Son.
God’s blessing to us is His everlasting love that nurtures, extends a hand, and leads us to where we need to go. As Billy Graham once said, “I have good news! God knows you and takes active concern in your life. God thinks you are so bright and special that Christ was sent to die for you”.
Within Deuteronomy 31:30-32:25 is a song written by Moses. Love and justice are related in this song. It is a reflection of the total meaning of Deuteronomy. Metaphors are used within the song. Examples include the following:
God’s Word falls like rain to provide what is needed for abundant life
God is like a rock providing a firm foundation of solid principles we can use throughout time.
His people are blessed when they praise Him but when the people worship idols, there are all kinds of calamities. In many ways, the response of the people during the time of Moses is similar to the response today when many resist God’s love, close up, or do not accept the blessings He wants to give.
A society can avoid rejecting God for the future by being mindful of the mistakes of the past and seeking to learn the lessons in order to be blessed for the future. To accept God’s love, learn from each other, and share the lessons learned is a response to God’s love in a positive way.
This day with You God, we accept Your everlasting love that nurtures, extends a hand, and keeps us going in the direction we need to go. You love us so much that You sent Jesus to die for us. We are lifted to new heights in the present because of Your everlasting love that promises an amazing future. Amen.
This Day With God - A Spiritual Journey 
